Despite being outrebounded 50-35, the Bulldogs prevailed in the non-conference tilt. UNCA (3-1) shot
47.2 percent from the field while the home squad made 33.8 percent of their shots. The free throw line
ruined the Bucs as they shot just 58.6 percent (17-of-29).

ETSU (1-4) was led by Ryan Carson who scored a team-high 13 points. Adrian Meeks (12) and Cliff
Decoster (12) also scored in double-figures. Decoster added a game-high five assists.

The Bulldogs took command early, jumping out to a 7-0 lead on a three-pointer from Carey at 17:34 of
the first half. The Bucs fought back and took their first lead of the game at 5:09 with a jumper by
Decoster.

ETSU increased its advantage to a game-high seven points (32-25) at 2:16 of the first half before going to
the break ahead 35-33.

UNC Asheville began the second half with an 8-2 run to take a 40-36 lead at 17:38. The game see-sawed
before the visitors took the lead for good on another Carey three pointer, at 8:58. The Bulldogs made
their free throws down the stretch and assumed control.

The Bucs return to action at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 2 when they travel to Morehead, Ky. to
face Morehead State.